Data Center Engineer

About the Company

Hi everyone! Currently we are looking for a Data Center Engineer for one of our clients in the Schiphol-Rijk area.

About the Role

We would need someone based in the Netherlands who is willing to travel on a regular basis between Germany, UK and Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Remote Hands & Technical Support: Perform expert-level Remote Hands services, including hardware installation, troubleshooting, and power cycling, tracked via ticketing systems (e.g., Equinix or Digital Realty).
• Infrastructure Management: Execute rack-and-stack procedures, cable termination (fiber and copper), and manage cross-connects.
• Maintenance & Audits: Perform cabinet/cage audits, hardware component replacements (blades, memory, hard drives, transceivers), and equipment migrations.
• Operations Oversight: Maintain strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manage inventory verification, and ensure the overall cleanliness and professional appearance of the data center.
• Troubleshooting: Utilize industry-standard test equipment to diagnose and resolve complex hardware and software issues, performing root cause analysis.
• Documentation: Provide timely updates via computer-based ticketing systems and maintain accurate documentation of all infrastructure changes.
• Emergency Response: Provide rotational on-call coverage and maintain the ability to report to the facility within an average of one hour for emergency assistance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience: 7+ years of experience in telecommunications or data center operations, with at least 5 years specifically in data center and wireless environments.

Required Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in scaling computing infrastructure. Strong knowledge of telecom structured cabling standards and network device deployment. Proficiency in using power and hand tools (drills, crimpers, punch-down tools, etc.). AI knowledge. Using thought process to review your work and understand how AI can improve and streamline your work.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to delegate tasks and hold team members accountable. Proven problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Flexibility: Ability to work flexible shift schedules and participate in global travel (15–20%).

Preferred Skills

• Physical Demands: Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, stoop, and stretch for the placement and retrieval of network equipment. Comfortable working under raised data center floors and climbing ladders (up to 16 feet) to access plenum spaces.